Rep. Scott Krug's per diems called into question

10:13 PM,
Mar. 10, 2014

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A central Wisconsin legislator is under attack after changing his position on accepting per diems in 2013.

Rep. Scott Krug, R-Rome, made a promise during his first campaign for the Assembly, not to accept per diems during his first two years in office. In February 2013, he told a Gannett Wisconsin Media reporter that he would have to rethink his position on accepting per diems during his second term in office.

Per diems cover food and lodging expenses while lawmakers are in Madison doing state business. Legislators outside Dane County receive $88 per day and those who live in Dane County ...